Stephen B. Gresko
Author of YA Dystopian & Adult Action-Thrillers
About The AuthorI’m Stephen Blais Gresko, an engineer and author writing dystopian and action-thriller fiction shaped by technology, power, and the consequences that follow when systems stop caring about people.I’m the author of TESSERA a young adult dystopian series, a coming-of-age story set inside a collapsing, corporate-controlled society. Since 2021, the series has reached thousands of readers and is available in digital, print, and audiobook formats. My latest novel, Social Capital: The Value of a Single Life, moves into darker, more grounded territory. It’s an adult action-thriller that examines how easily human life can be reduced to numbers, data, and leverage once morality becomes optional.Read more about my writing philosophy below.
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"In a world where every life has a price, the greatest cost is the truth.”Human life has been reduced to a mere asset, something to be appraised and then exploited like any other commodity, only to be discarded when no longer profitable. Amidst this cold, transactional existence, a man who made his living appraising the worth of others faces his own karma when he is betrayed and framed for a crime he did not commit. As his life disintegrates, he is relentlessly hunted as he plunges into the dark underbelly of society, coming face-to-face with the very economic terrorists he's been accused of supporting and shadowy agencies that will protect the status quo at any cost.Experience his desperation firsthand as he struggles to navigate a labyrinth of emotional turmoil, corporate greed, and a fate worse than death on his quest for the truth. The question remains: Can he unravel the conspiracy that has ensnared him, or is he merely a pawn in a much darker, more sinister game?This action-packed thriller delves into the heart of darkness, exploring themes of dehumanization, betrayal, and a relentless drive for vengeance. More than just a captivating narrative, it offers a profound reflection on the value of life and the extremes to which one can be driven in a world that commodifies existence itself.
A Trio’s Powerful Friendship.
A Mysterious Past.
And Their Uncertain Future.Civilized society has fallen. Those who were lucky enough to survive are scattered across the ravaged world. Outside of those who reside in the four great wastelands, massive corporate entities endure by waging war and creating megafacilities deep inside the earth.In this tale, we follow three special friends, Leo, Lily, and Locke, who were born and raised in such a facility under the banner of the most powerful organization on the planet, Tessera.To these three, their lives seem completely normal until an insignificant event causes the small world that they know to crumble away. The benevolent organization that cares for them may not be what it appears. As corporate warfare, mystery, and violence fill their once routine way of life, the beloved trio must try their hardest just to survive.Witness the coming-of-age tale of three amazing youths, as they come to terms with the danger of their once safe home, their mysterious pasts, their unshakable friendship, and the darkness that seems to flow from their very existence.
AMBUSHED!Tessera's Counterattack Has Begun!With Penrose's forces decimated and their old home smoldering in ruins behind them, has our beloved trio's dream of finally reaching the freedom of the outside world devolved into a nightmare? Surrounded by Enemies on all sides, will Leo, Lily, and Locke be able to survive on their own? Or will the remnants of the world they never knew defeat them?
Beauty, terror, and unlikely alliances are all waiting for them in the world beyond the facility.
A hard-fought victory, new comrades, and an unexpected detour.With the Riful Forest and the Consuming Tree now behind them, have Leo, Lily, and Locke managed to discover cracks in Tessera’s seemingly invincible armor, or has their temporary victory awakened something far more dangerous and unpredictable?Will our beloved trio be able to move forward toward their goal of finally reaching the safety of Penrose, or will the weight of the events they experienced in the Sea of Trees cause them to crash and burn?With so many questions still unanswered, a dark cloud hangs over not only the three friends but also the entire world.
More About The AuthorBy day, I work as a systems engineer, collaborating across disciplines and industries to help bring complex ideas to life alongside some truly exceptional people. I’ve always been drawn to systems of all kinds, technical or otherwise, and to the idea that structure and intent exist everywhere, where almost anything can be a form of art.While engineering is what I do, what I value most are the people and everyday stories that exist within these systems. Working closely with the infrastructure and processes that quietly run the modern world gives me constant insight into how people shape, navigate, and sometimes break them. Those experiences often find their way into my writing, shaping the worlds and conflicts I love to explore.